Key Terms
Exists when a health outcome is seen to a greater or lesser extent between populations.
These account for the unfair and avoidable differences in health status seen within and between countries.
Social determinants of health
True or false: Health disparities exist both in each country and between countries.
True
Health inequity
It is important to adopt a doctrine of __________ related to health and to strive to promote equitable opportunities to maximize the health of individuals and communities.
Social justice.
Which National Organization in the U.S. is responsible for providing funding for assessment, research, education, and intervention for addressing the health disparities and inequalities for Native Americans?
The U.S. Office of Minority Health (OMH)
How can nurses first start to address health inequity?
Through advocacy!
Reflects the relationship between health and income at the population level, with health gradually improving as income improves.
Health gradient
Not having the financial resources to afford health insurance falls into which category of the social determinants of health?
True or false: Individuals of African American descent, those living in poverty, and those who are incarcerated are not at an increased risk of poor health outcomes in the United States.
FALSE!
Higher A1C levels in a diabetic patient who cannot afford insulin is considered a health ___________.
Inequity (this is an AVOIDABLE health outcome)
The conditions in which we live, learn, work, play, worship, and age.
Social determinants of health.
Cultural diversity in a neighborhood, presence of multiple churches in the community, and community support groups fall into which category of the social determinants of health?
Social context and community.
Systemic.
Offering free transportation to health-care appointments if needed for a vulnerable population is an example of what?
Equity (equity is the underlying construct behind optimum health as a basic human right)
The presence and strength of social networks and relationships between people or groups, and the resources obtained through these relationships.
Social capital.
Your patient is concerned about the availability of safe drinking water in their community. Which area of the social determinants of health is your patient concerned about?
Neighborhood and built environment
Structural racism
While evacuating a town, the emergency response team prioritizes those with disabilities and without transportation. This is an example of what?
Equity.